Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
526495

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.J.Sm. & Neese) J.M.Porter

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Aliso 17: 35 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525827

Common Names

  • Aliciella tenuis
  • Tenuis Aliciella
  • Aliciella

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Description

Aliciella tenuis (also called Tenuis Aliciella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae. It is native to the western United States, where it grows in dry, rocky soils. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aliciella tenuis has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments including fever, coughs, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aliciella tenuis is a low-growing perennial that is native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Aliciella tenuis

Aliciella tenuis is native to the western United States, primarily in Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas.

Aliciella tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aliciella tenuis?

Aliciella tenuis

Where does Aliciella tenuis grow?

Aliciella tenuis grows in the western United States, primarily in Utah and Colorado.

What is the habitat of Aliciella tenuis?

Aliciella tenuis grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas, often on rocky slopes.

Species in the Polemoniaceae family

Acanthogilia gloriosa, Aliciella caespitosa, Aliciella formosa, Aliciella haydenii, Aliciella heterostyla, Aliciella humillima, Aliciella hutchinsifolia, Aliciella latifolia, Aliciella leptomeria, Aliciella lottiae, Aliciella mcvickerae, Aliciella micromeria, Aliciella nyensis, Aliciella pentstemonoides, Aliciella pinnatifida, Aliciella ripleyi, Aliciella sedifolia, Aliciella stenothyrsa, Aliciella subacaulis, Aliciella subnuda, Aliciella tenuis, Aliciella triodon, Aliciella monoensis, Aliciella cliffordii, Allophyllum divaricatum, Allophyllum gilioides, Allophyllum glutinosum, Allophyllum integrifolium, Allophyllum nemophilophyllum, Bonplandia geminiflora, Bonplandia linearis, Bryantiella palmeri, Cantua dendritica, Cantua mediamnis, Cantua volcanica, Cantua alutacea, Cantua bicolor, Cantua buxifolia, Cantua candelilla, Cantua coerulea, Cantua cordata, Cantua cuzcoensis, Cantua flexuosa, Cantua glutinosa, Cantua hibrida, Cantua longifolia, Cantua megapotamica, Cantua ovata, Cantua pyrifolia, Cantua quercifolia,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2628410: Based on the initial data import
Elizabeth Chase Neese (1934-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Neese' in the authors string.
Frank Joseph Smith (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
James Mark Porter (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Porter' in the authors string.